BL15 - Xinshu (Urinary Bladder Point 15)
Point features
Where is it located
BL15 is located 1.5 cun laterally from the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5), in the upper dorsal region.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Tonifies the Heart and nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Shen and regulates mental activity
- Opens the chest and harmonizes Qi circulation
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Insomnia
- Palpitations
- Tachycardia
- Emotional disorders (anxiety, depression)
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL15, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
'Xinshu' is the Shu point of the Heart, one of the most important points in Shen (Spirit) regulation. Used in treatment protocols for sleep disturbances, anxiety attacks, and emotional disturbances.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
- Complete functions and therapeutic indications
- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
- Complete pathway of the meridian of Urinary Bladder
- Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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